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A family in Bangladesh appears to have no fingerprints due to a genetic mutation so rare it is thought to affect only a small number of people in the world. Apu Sarker, 22, and the men in his family share the condition which leaves the pads of their fingers smooth and devoid of the unique ridges … Read more
I’m dreaming of a white Christ-MOOSE: Woodland beast with no pigment in its fur due to a rare genetic condition is spotted in Sweden Roger Brendhagen, 52, caught a glimpse of the moose during a walk through the countryside near Värmland About thirty white moose are believed to live in the area. They have also been … Read more
A teenage girl who ‘lit up the room’ and dreamed of being a teacher has died of sepsis brought on by a rare condition which saw her ovaries become twisted. Paige Jacobsen, 15, of Prescot, Merseyside, became gravely ill when she developed an infection caused by Ovarian Torsion, a painful condition that cuts off blood … Read more
Patient with a life-threatening condition sues over bike lanes near a hospital that could be ‘matter of life and death’ if narrower road causes congestion Amit Shah has said that the move could be a ‘matter of life and death’ for him Removal of parking spaces means he can’t rely on a friend to rush … Read more
Dvora Polak is a 14-year-old piano player who’s been housebound for several years due to a rare health condition. Despite her limitations, as well as restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Miami, Florida native got to perform at the virtual gala for Chai Lifeline, an international children’s health support network. And she also got the surprise … Read more
A teenage boxer driven by dreams of being a world champion collapsed in the ring and later died after pushing himself through an ‘excessive’ training regime, an inquest heard. In the build up to a momentous amateur bout Eddie Bilbey had been taking four hot baths a day, sleeping wrapped in duvets and missing meals … Read more
Florida University basketball star Keyontae Johnson is in critical but stable condition in hospital after collapsing in the middle of their game against Florida State. Gators coach Mike White declined to do any postgame media interviews. He wanted to get to the hospital to be near Johnson’s side as quickly as possible. No one could … Read more
Boy, 15, is stabbed to death and a 17-year-old left in a life-threatening condition after being knifed and covered with acid in a second incident during night of violence in London The 15-year-old boy was found with fatal stab wounds in Newham, East London He was pronounced dead after being treated by paramedics at the … Read more
A woman who is suffering from an unexplained skin condition on her feet has told how a misunderstanding over its cause sparked a slew of anti-vaccine propaganda to spread online. Patricia Chandler, from Texas, began experiencing pain in her foot in October, less than a week after she took part in a Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine trial. When … Read more
A young woman with relapsing multiple sclerosis which has affected her memory and ability to walk has told how her devastating diagnosis has seen her grow apart from her mother. Ellie Marsh, 22, from Castle Donnington, East Midlands, was told she has the lifelong condition in September 2018, after experiencing a year of symptoms ranging from … Read more